Teacher and Her Students Agree: Layoffs Not the Answer to WCCUSD Budget Woes
"I am beyond sick and tired of West Contra Costa Unified budget cuts," writes a Kennedy High teacher, who also shares some of her students' perspectives....
"I am beyond sick and tired of West Contra Costa Unified budget cuts," writes a Kennedy High teacher, who also shares some of her students' perspectives....
For Black History Month, the West Contra Costa school board recognized local historic Black leaders, including George D. Carroll and Irma Anderson....
WCCUSD psychologists, considered essential pieces of school environments, are carrying larger case loads and working longer hours, leading to burnout....
Although teacher shortages are a national problem, West Contra Costa is facing more vacancies than surrounding districts, according to Public Advocates....
The West Contra Costa Unified school board unanimously voted Wednesday to approve cuts that will impact over 120 full-time equivalent positions....
Trustee Leslie Reckler calls it a “witch hunt.” District staff say it could be a first. But the West Contra Costa school board just calls it accountability. ...
The West Contra Costa school board got a new president Wednesday, and a fiscal expert said it needs to take "immediate action" on the budget....
The West Contra Costa school board received recommendations Wednesday for non-salary cuts to reduce the district’s financial obligations....
Data and teacher perspectives indicate that students are struggling while the West Contra Costa Unified School District attempts to fill staff vacancies....
While the board agreed that it was important for students to have the tools to learn, trustee Mister Phillips questioned if the implementation was equitable....
In response to a national article profiling West Contra Costa schools, the district is tightening up how its employees interact with the media....
After opening the school year with a teacher shortage, the West Contra Costa school board received a presentation Wednesday on teacher credentialing pathways. ...
Turning the tide on years of lagging elementary school reading scores at West Contra Costa Unified has become Superintendent Chris Hurst's "No.1 priority."...
An increase in chronic sadness among West Contra Costa students has prompted district efforts to increase mental health resources. ...
The WCCUSD school board received a presentation Wednesday on the district’s summer programs: expanded learning, summer school and an extended school year. ...
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